



New traceability regs on the cards for sheep & pigs - Chris Houston
Dom talks with Chris Houston, Head of Technical Policy at Beef+Lamb NZ, about proposed changes to the traceability regulations around sheep and farmed pigs in NZ, what options are in the table and which approach is favoured by industry bodies and farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest …

Are spa pools the new barometer of a strong ag economy? - Mark Butterworth
Dom talks with Mark Butterworth, an Investment Advisor with Craigs Investment Partners, about the payout options for farmers following Fonterra's Mainland sale, how farmers are looking to balance short term security with longer term resilience and a broader look at the agricultural economy. Tune i…

REX March 9 - Mark Butterworth, David Reesby and Chris Houston
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Mark Butterworth, an Investment Advisor with Craigs Investment Partners, about the payout options for farmers following Fonterra's Mainland sale, how farmers are looking to balance short term security with longer term resilience and a broader look at the…

Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer winner - David Reesby
Dom talks with dairy farmer David Reeseby about winning the 2026 Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the contest, how much he's learned since last winning the title back in 2022 and what prompted him to have another tilt at the crown this year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural con…

REX Recommends - Charlotte Reed
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' project, how the new research could help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high risk regions and what the research team have discovered so far. Tune in daily for the l…

REX Recommends - David Stevens
In case you missed it... Dom talks with David Stevens from AgResearch about convening the recent 11th International Deer Biology Conference in Dunedin, what the international delegates experienced in NZ and the big issues facing the deer sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural …

The inaugural Gumboot Cup - Harry Gaddum
Dom talks with Hawkes Bay deer farmer Harry Gaddum about the inaugural 'Gumboot Cup' rural cricket tournament last weekend, the idea behind it and farming conditions in the region. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.…

Heat stress solutions for dairy herds - Charlotte Reed
Dom talks with Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' project, how the new research could help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high risk regions and what the research team have discovered so far. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX ru…

Golden Shears legend on the eve of the Final - David Fagan
Dom talks with Sir David Fagan, sixteen-time Golden Shears winner, about this year's event in Masterton, the international presence in 2026 and the chances of the NZ competitors. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz…

REX March 6 - Sir David Fagan, Dr Charlotte Reed and Harry Gaddum
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sir David Fagan, sixteen-time Golden Shears winner, about this year's event in Masterton, the international presence in 2026 and the chances of the NZ competitors... He talks with Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' proje…